What is it

[jtw1313]

Any guess on the symbols and what it is

 

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[vhs07]

The two headed eagle has been used for thousand of years.
Whats it made of? Brass?

 

[jtw1313]

Copper or bronze it has some weight to it

 

[mojjax]

Looks Prussian

 

[Back-of-the-boat]

The first image is a Gryphon.

 

[jtw1313]

If anyone wants to see closer pics let me know it looks crudely made

 

[Back-of-the-boat]

Might be a sand cast item my Grandmother used to sand cast items in lead I have 1 or 2 she did but not appropriate for all audiences.She had a risque sense of humor.

 

[Mackaydon]

Griffins (aka gryphons as 'back of the boat' noted) are known for guarding treasure and priceless possessions, so you may be on to something.
Don

 

[jtw1313]

So I think this is the meaning of the eagle on this https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byzantine_flags_and_insignia